INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW

Aspirations and towering responsibilities

Esrat Karim Eve, founder of the Amal Foundation, used to be a meek youngster back in the day. She claims to have been an introvert with social anxiety.

A financially independent woman is a free woman

Taslima Begum, a freelance beautician, earns quite a comfortable living, allowing her to maintain a family, pay rent and her children’s tuition fees all on her own. But this was not the case even a few years ago, when she was living with her abusive husband.

An equal world is an enabled world

Last year, I met Hameeda Hossain for the first time at a private party hosted for notable Dhakaiites.

interview / In conversation with Dr Radhika Lakshmanan

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancers. In Singapore, it is the most frequent cause of all cancer deaths.

Champion behind the glitz

This beautiful ‘belle’ spoke about adversities; how she was able to overcome them, and make it to the peak of the entrepreneurial race.

Celebrating Kumari Shakti

Every year, as Hindus join in to celebrate and commemorate the Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishashur, Bangladeshi Hindus flock towards Ram Krishna Mission to observe the largest Kumari Puja organised. This year, it happens to fall on Ashtami, 8 October, 2019.

interview / BHOG, as we know It

…And all this doesn’t come as a surprise because his mother, Krishna Chakraborty, an ardent food enthusiast herself, is equally committed to food, and in the process, raised a son who takes pride in devoting most of his spare time to…

interview / Up close and personal with Nabela

It was some random night, while swiping through Instagram stories, and I saw Nabela Noor light up my screen and announce she was flying to Dhaka for a meet and greet on 14 September at the Lakeshore Hotel.

An insight to gynaecological and breast cancer

Cancer is at the moment one of the most daunting and pressing health issues around the world, and research and other related work are being conducted around the world to find long term solutions to this critical and varied disease, if not a cure.

Reaching Year One with Häfele

Synonymous with the most modern functionality and premium brand presence, Häfele opened a new doorway for the Bangladeshi market in January 2018. Through the opening of a design centre in Dhaka, the home furnishing scenario reached a new height with this one-stop centre.

Procedures in Gastrointestinal and Colorectal cancer

Before discussing Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Cancer, can we discuss anal fistulas, fissures, and haemorrhoids? More to the point, are these preventable?

VLCC introduces Coolsculpting- non-invasive fat reduction

VLCC has introduced Coolculpting treatment in Bangladesh, an FDA approved non-surgical fat reduction treatment for targeted elimination of fat cells without damage to other tissue.

The Bibi Russell phenomena

“Gopal bhaar was speaking to the king in a murmured voice” – these are probably the first few words we walked into at Russell's office. Then some eager giggles… It would have been very easy for an unfamiliar person to get confused but we knew that Bibi Russel was up to her usual practice of teaching the street children their morals for the day.

A word on Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer is one of the top three cancers worldwide, and there are many reasons that would account for the increase in incidence of this particular cancer.

The revival of Indigo

Even today, the story entailing indigo farming in the region of Bengal is one of indomitable tyranny and ruthless oppression. When the British rule collapsed, the cash crop almost vanished, leaving behind numerous dilapidated 'Neel Kuthis' (indigo extraction centres). However, the raw potency of indigo was what made its extinction far from possible in this region.

A legacy continues

Throughout the world, Bata is often considered a local brand; such is its connection with the masses built over the decades it has operated in various countries.

Sudipa Chatterjee spices up Super Chef!

In between shots, she managed to take some time out to talk about food, life and her part on the longest running show on Zee Bangla. The interview took off with her experience in Dhaka so far. Gastronomically, she has already been introduced to some of Bangladesh's staples like bhortas, vegetable dishes like narkel kochu, bhuna, Ilish,

Tete-a-tete with Munem Wasif

Photography is the first frontier that experiences the full impact of technology, tastes and artistic expressions in this era immersed in colour. Yet, not all photographers are fully set in the colour bandwagon.

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